Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2024
The physician shortage is a pressing concern for healthcare, with radiology among the specialties facing some of the most significant challenges.
The worldwide shortage of radiologists comes amid rising demand for their expertise, driven by an aging population and an unprecedented number of radiologists retiring after the stress of the pandemic.
The American College of Radiology warns that the shortage will worsen as the number of imaging studies ordered continues to rise. The group forecasts that, by 2025, the number of annual imaging studies will surpass one billion, further straining an already burdened radiologist workforce.
Much attention is being paid to this worrisome problem and the possible solutions, which range from the adoption of new artificial intelligence tools to federal...
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